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4. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSLS <br /> 4.12 VISUAL RESOURCES <br /> Joaquin Valley and the Coastal Range. I-580 and I-5 are also identified as scenic routes on the <br /> County General Plan Scenic Route Map(San Joaquin County, 1992). <br /> Community Development Element <br /> Objective 5 To create a visually attractive County. <br /> Policy 11 Development should compliment and blend in with its setting <br /> Policy 12 Aesthetics should be considered when reviewing development proposals <br /> Resources Element <br /> Objective 1 To preserve open space for the continuation of commercial agricultural and <br /> productive uses,the enjoyment of scenic beauty and recreation, the protection <br /> and use of natural resources, and for the protection of natural hazards. <br /> Policy 13 Development proposals along scenic routes shall not detract from the visual <br /> and recreational experience. <br /> ` Implementation <br /> Scenic Route Require landscape plans for development in the viewshed of the scenic route <br /> Enhancement 7b <br /> Scenic Route Include in the Design Review Manual guidelines for development in the <br /> ` Enhancement 7c viewshed of the scenic route (Do these exist?) <br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CODE <br /> Chapter 9-1020 of the San Joaquin County Development Title prescribes landscaping standards to <br /> protect public security and safety,conserve and protect property,and improve the general <br /> appearance of San Joaquin County. The Development Title contains regulations regarding the <br /> composition,water efficiency,plant selection of landscaping vegetation, along with standards for <br /> earthen berms,irrigation,erosion control, and landscaping maintenance. All landscaping plans <br /> must be submitted to and approved by San Joaquin County. <br /> 4.12.3 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES <br /> SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA <br /> Based on common standards of visual compatibility and the CEQA Guidelines,the Proposed <br /> Project would be considered to have a significant adverse visual impact if it would result in <br /> physical changes, which would: <br /> • Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista; <br /> ` RMC Pacific Vemalis Query Mining and Recl=xdon Project 4.12-11 ESA/203015 <br /> Administrative Draft EIR March 2004 <br />